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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.68, 1,321.77 and 418.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.68, 1,321.77 and 418.77 is: 628.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.68 : 1,321.77 = 418.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.68/1,321.77 = 418.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.68x = 1,321.77 × 418.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.68x = 553,517.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,517.62/880.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.51

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